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USDA’s latest Crop Progress confirms planting is just getting started across the Corn Belt, but as forecasts change to milder and drier trend, planting progress could speed up this week.

Corn and wheat higher trading weather and the WASDE, soybeans set back unable to get above $15. Cattle make new highs on record cash trade. DuWayne Bosse of Bolt Marketing has details.

According to researchers at Ohio State University, most U.S. states will experience a “limited effect” of the dispute in the short term. But the long-term could significantly impact states such as Illinois.

Both crops get a green light for planting this Wednesday and maybe even for Tuesday in central Illinois. Ferrie says let soil conditions, moisture and local weather forecasts drive your planting and tillage decisions.

Grains end mostly higher Monday on weather and technical buying heading into the WASDE. Cattle futures make more new contract highs on record high cash but is the top in sight? DuWayne Bosse of Bolt Marketing.

Grains mixed ahead of the WASDE but also trading weather. Cattle are seeing some profit taking after new highs, while hogs hit new lows then try to bounce. Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag has more.

Row spacing is getting a closer look from farmers who are evaluating the practices that contribute most to soybean yield. Agronomic experts offer their insights here to help growers heading to the field this week.

Grains mixed on weather, WASDE positioning, export inspections. Live cattle push back into contract highs with strong cutouts, hogs rebound. Michelle Rook has a quick summary.

Jon Scheve explains another corn straddle trade where he made a profit during a sideways market.